Things to see on the Ashby Canal

Ever wondered what happened to those Terrapins that were bought back in the 90’s during the Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles craze? Well guess what! they are making a comeback, there are Turtles in the Ashby Canal.

Yesterday 8th June 2018 whilst on holiday on the Midland Mallard Narrowboat a most unusual creature was spotted basking on a log. The location of this log and Turtle will remain a secret for now but will be given to holiday makers booking a stay on the Midland Mallard. click here to book.

Canal boat holidays on the Ashby canal always throw up unusual sights such as snake skin, water voles, birds of pray and weird and wonderful fish. Sturgeon have been found but none so as exotic as this!

Normally found in North America Terrapins can grow up to about the size of a dinner-plate. This one was. Turtles are classed as an invasive species. There has been lots of work carried out by the Canal and River Trust trying to eradicate Turtles so it is even more of a surprise they are still being found. However they continue to survive in the canals and rivers of the UK

Terrapin on the Ashby Canal

Terrapin on the Ashby Canal Midlands

Midlands Turtles still exist

To come and visit us and view some of the most unusual wildlife in the country and if you wish to book a Narrowboat (Barge) for hire on the Ashby canal on the Leicestershire Warwickshire border please contact Justin on tel:+(0)7397 997646 or visit midlandmallard.com for more information

Reviews

What a lovely introduction to narrow boating. Justin was friendly, relaxed and helpful and the boat was more than adequate and well fitted out. The Ashby Canal is easy to navigate and peaceful to stay on for a few days. Not too many pubs along the way so ideal for those wanting the quiet life on board interspersed with the odd dinner out. We enjoyed a lovely 4 days with the family. Thanks

We have just had a lovely weekend break for our wedding anniversary! Justin was so helpful even replied straight the way to texts throughout the weekend !! Very clean throughout and the pubs he recommended were beautiful ! Would highly recommend this as a break away , as first timers we were so nervous but absolutely loved it and now wanting to return with the children so thank you